SOLUTION: A string of length 160 cm is cut into 2 piece, in the ratio 3 to 5. find the length of each piece

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Question 840131: A string of length 160 cm is cut into 2 piece, in the ratio 3 to 5. find the length of each piece
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The pieces will be 3 times something and 5 times something.
3x + 5x = 160